WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Rotary Club and Town of West Springfield’s “Taste of the Valley,” presented in August and sponsored by Chicopee Savings, is taking shape with 13 restaurants, concessions and food trucks booked to date and a wide variety of performances secured by popular local bands & entertainment.

The 2016 Taste will take place Aug. 11 to 14 on the Park Street Town Common in West Springfield. Visitors will have the opportunity to sample an array of delicacies and signature dishes from the following eateries: Millie’s Pierogi, Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, Carol’s Concessions, Edible Arrangements, Mamma Mia’s Pizzeria, Spuds Your Way, Bruiser’s BBQ, Crepes Tea House, Angelo’s, Get Your Irish On, Granville Country Store, Bernat’s Polish Meat Products & Deli, and Bottega Cucina.

A variety of domestic, imported and craft beers will be available as well as wine, sangria, cider, frozen drinks and soft drinks.

West Side’s Taste of the Valley is a community event made possible by the volunteer efforts of the Rotary Club and Town of West Springfield, the West Springfield Lions Club and many others. Hours are Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, 4 ti 11 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The entertainment lineup for this year is finalized with shows from the following performers: L.A.’s Backstage Pass, Double Play, Truck Stop Troubadours, Richie Mitnick and the Sounds of Music Singers, Relentless, Soular Bears, Wind of Sparrows, Off the Record, Piper- Hopkins Band, FAT, Two Free Spirits, Bob Lives On, sponsored by K-Fest and The Tom Doherty Band.

For performance times, visit www.westsidetaste.com.

The annual Taste of the Valley 5K Road Race kicks off Sunday, August 14 at 10 a.m. Race participants will follow a 3.1 mile route that starts and ends at the Senior Center on Park Avenue. This year’s Taste will also include a midway with games and rides for children and teens, animal rides and a petting zoo with exotic animals.

The Taste of the Valley’s “Saturday Cruise,” returns this year with a display of classic, antique and special interest cars on August 13, 1 to 5 p.m. There is no fee to participate, and vehicles are judged by a panel of representatives from the event, with the winners awarded trophies and gift certificates.

The Taste’s title sponsor, Chicopee Savings, was founded in 1854 and has grown substantially over the years as a full-service bank servicing Hampden and Hampshire counties with branches throughout Chicopee as well as in West Springfield, Ludlow, South Hadley and Ware. Its mission remains as it was more than 150 years ago – to remain a well capitalized bank dedicated to serving its customers and community. The Bank’s staff is fluent in many languages to better service its customer base. In addition to offering a full range of consumer and commercial banking services, Chicopee Savings also provides retirement planning, college savings plans, tax-free investments and life insurance products. The West Springfield branch of Chicopee Savings is located at 39 Morgan Road.

 Rotary is currently seeking additional restaurants and sponsors for the Taste. For more information, please email organizers at info@westsidetaste.com. Please check the Taste website www.westsidetaste.com for updates, show times, menu items, race entry information and more.